Schedule
Early
00:30
Through the Night—From Jewish Life
Ilya Gringolts, Nicolas Altstaedt and Alexander Lonquich play Debussy, Bloch and Korngold.
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Morning
06:30
Breakfast—Thursday - Petroc's classical alarm call
Petroc Trelawny presents Radio 3's classical breakfast show, featuring listener requests.
09:00
Essential Classics—Georgia Mann
A great selection of classical music for your morning.
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Afternoon
12:00
Composer of the Week—Marie Jaëll (1846-1925), Marie Jaëll and Isolation
Donald Macleod explores Marie Jaëll’s final years.(R)
13:00
Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert—Kronberg Festival (3/3)
Performances from the 2022 Kronberg Festival, including Schubert's 'Trout' Quintet.
14:00
Afternoon Concert—Thursday - Eric Lu plays Chopin's First Concerto
Eric Lu plays Chopin's Piano Concerto No.1, plus Mozart's Haffner Symphony from Salzburg
17:00
In Tune—Bomsori, Stile Antico
Sean Rafferty is joined by violinist Bomsori and vocal ensemble Stile Antico.
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Evening
19:00
Classical Mixtape—Power through with classical music
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
19:30
Radio 3 in Concert—Bach and the Dunedin Consort
Ian Skelly presents an all-Bach concert from the 2023 Cheltenham Music Festival.
22:00
Free Thinking—Rock Follies
The groundbreaking 1970s TV drama reassessed with guests including actor Rula Lenska.
22:45
The Essay—EarthWorks, Field
Archaeologist Rose Ferraby teases out a North Yorkshire field’s place in changing times.
23:00
The Night Tracks Mix—Music for night owls
Sara Mohr-Pietsch with a magical sonic journey for late-night listening.
23:30
Unclassified—Jean-Michel Jarre’s Listening Chair
Elizabeth Alker shares electronic sounds and Jean-Michel Jarre sits in the Listening Chair
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Late
00:30
Through the Night—Ravel, Shostakovich and Mozart at the 2020 BBC Proms
Paavo Järvi conducts the Philharmonia Orchestra. Jonathan Swain presents.
